Iran Silk Road
The Silk Road or Silk Route was an ancient network of trade routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian continent connecting the West and East from China to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Attractions
Top 5 Caravanserais to Visit in Iran
Journey to Iran's ancient trade routes and spend the night in one of the top caravanserais that offer a window…
- Tabriz
Tabriz Carpet Bazaar; The Most Colorful Bazaar in Iran
Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex is one of the most important international commercial centers on the path of the Silk Road.
- Yazd
Handicrafts and Traditional Vocations in Yazd
Yazd is a specific prototype of human creativity in creating and developing life. Also it contains various factors that are…
- Attractions
Qanat: Iran’s Ancient Water Management System
Learn how Persian qanats carry groundwater by gravity, why their flow changes, and how workers and communities keep these historic…
- To See
Qanat Culture in Iran: Water Sharing, Skills and Traditions
Explore the communities behind Iran’s qanats, from timed water shares and specialist workers to settlement patterns, gardens and local traditions.
- To See
Ab Anbar in Iran: Traditional Water Cisterns Explained
Discover how Iran’s ab anbar cisterns stored and cooled water, and learn which architectural details to look for when visiting…
- Yazd
Zarch Qanat in Yazd: A UNESCO Heritage Water System
Discover Zarch Qanat in Yazd, part of UNESCO's Persian Qanat property, with sourced history, photographs, two short videos and visit-planning…
- To See
Qasabeh Qanat in Gonabad: A UNESCO Heritage Guide
Explore Qasabeh Qanat in Gonabad, part of UNESCO's Persian Qanat property. Learn about its history, underground engineering and traditional water…
- Destinations
Iran and the Silk Roads: An Archive of SURFIRAN’s Camel Tour
An archive of SURFIRAN’s former camel tour, updated with clear historical context on Iran’s role in the Silk Roads and…
